Get ready for a summer to remember!  Join us for an exciting nature-based summer camp for children ages 6-12 years at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Each week features a different theme with fun, interactive, hands-on activities for campers to explore the natural wonders of the Sanctuary. Campers will discover the ancient forest and animals in the Sanctuary and along the boardwalk through activities that integrate science, arts and crafts, sports, water play, and more. 

Teen campers are invited to join our Wild Florida Adventure Counselor-in-Training Camp, where they will gain practical experience in helping with summer camp and have an opportunity to collect volunteer hours for high school. CIT campers will also learn valuable new skills in first aid, leadership, nature identification, and working with children.

Each of our camp weeks focuses on a different theme. Sign up for one week or more. The fee is $265/week (or $235/week for members). For the short weeks of June 16 and June 30, the fee is $212/week or $182/week for members. Scholarships and sibling discounts may also be available. 

Registration opens in February!  Check back for registration details.

Weeks 1 and 5 - Superheroes of the Swamp (Week of June 2 and June 30)

Swamp superheroes come in all shapes and sizes! Discover the superhero species that live here and how they shape the swamp through interactive games, exploration, and wildlife observation. Campers will create their own swamp superheroes culminating in an epic showcase at the end of the week!

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weeks 2 and 6 - Creepy Crawlies and Curious Critters (Week of June 9 and July 7)

Discover the hidden and unusual bugs and crawly critters that call Corkscrew Swamp their home! Campers will use microscopes, dip nets, and more to get a closer look at the exciting world of insects in the water, bushes, trees, and earth beneath their feet.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weeks 3 and 7 - Stealthy Swamp Sleuths (Week of June 16 and July 14)

Delve into the mysteries of the swamp during this exciting week of detective work. Campers will gain investigative skills that include tracking, orienteering, and wildlife study with binoculars, magnifiers, compasses, and more. Use your senses and special detective tools as you follow the clues to discover what’s happening in the swamp!

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Week 4 - Amazing Outdoor Artists (Week of June 23)

Campers will unleash their creative powers through amazing art projects every day, while exploring the swamp. Campers will make 2 and 3-D creations, plein air paintings, and more as they learn to see the swamp with an artist’s eye. This creative week culminates in an art show highlighting each camper’s work!

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Before and After Care

Before care is available from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and aftercare is available from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for an additional fee of $30/week.   

For more information about the camp, email corkscrew@audubon.org.